In Operant Conditioning, __________ Is Necessary to Create the Association

question 87

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, __________ is necessary to create the association between the stimulus and the repetition of a voluntary response.

• A) reinforcement
• B) the law of negative effect
• C) conditional emotional linkages
• D) a long time delay

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Definitions:

Student Performance

Refers to the effectiveness and efficiency with which a student is able to achieve their educational goals, often measured through grades, test scores, and other academic criteria.

Master Status

The perception that a person will be seen only in terms of a stigmatizing attribute rather than as the total self.

Stereotype Threat

The fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, which can impair performance in a variety of settings.

Person-group Discrepancy

The difference or gap between an individual's behaviors or beliefs and those of a larger group.